1、1 2021 届高三年级第一学期期中调研考试 英语试题 （考试时间：120分钟 试卷满分：150分） 注意事项： 1.答卷前，考生务必将自己的姓名、准考证号填写在答题卡和试卷指定位置。 2.回答选择题时，选出每小题答案后，用 2B 铅笔把答题卡上对应题目的答案标号涂黑。 如需改动，用橡皮擦干净后，再选涂其他答案标号。回答非选择题时，将答案写在答题卡 上，写在本试卷上无效。 3.考试结束后，将本试卷和答题卡一并交回。 第一部分 听力（共两节，满分 30分） 做题时，先将答案标在试卷上。录音内容结束后，你将有两分钟的时间将试卷上的答案转 涂到答题卡上。 第一节（共 5 小题；每小题 1.5分，满分
2、 7.5分） 听下面 5 段对话。每段对话后有一个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选项中选出最佳 选项。听完每段对话后，你都有 10 秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。每段对 话仅读一遍。 例：How much is the shirt? A.19.15.B. 9.15.C. 9.18. 答案是 B. 1.What will the woman do tomorrow? A. Give money to the charity.B.Go on a charity walk. C.Visit the flood victims. 2.When will the woman be bac
3、k? A. 7:30.B. 7:00.C.8:00. 3.What is the woman doing? A. Returning a piece of clothing. B.Looking for a T-shirt. C.Buying a picture. 2 4.Where did the man go last Saturday? A.To the seaside.B.To the cinema.C.To the country park. 5.What is the possible relationship between the speakers? A. Husband an
4、d wife.B.Doctor and patient.C.Colleagues. 第二节（共 15小题；每小题 1.5分，满分 22.5分） 听下面 5 段对话或独白。每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的 A、B、C 三个选 项中选出最佳选项。听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题 5 秒钟；听 完后，各小题将给出 5秒钟的作答时间。每段对话或独白读两遍。 听第 6 段材料，回答第 6、7题。 6. Why isnt the man impressed with Peter? A. He lacks work experience. B.He has no good qual
5、ifications. C.He isnt enthusiastic enough in work. 7.Who will probably be the right person for the job? A.Jenny.B.John.C.Paula. 听第 7 段材料，回答第 8至 10题。 8.What is the woman? A.A producer.B.A hostess.C.An environmentalist. 9.What is the interview about? A. The result of a study.B. Tonights evening news.
6、C.Environmental protection. 10.When does the conversation take place? A.Before the interview.B.During the interview.C.After the interview. 听第 8 段材料，回答第 11至 13题。 11.What are the speakers discussing? A. The mans green house. B.The temperature in Greenland. C.The change of life in Greenland. 12. What i
7、s always nice according to the man? A.Animals can get more food. B.He can see the ocean every day. 3 C.Green can be seen all year round. 13.What does the man have near his house? A.Grass.B. Trees.C.Vegetables. 听第 9 段材料，回答第 14至 16题。 14. Where does the conversation probably take place? A.At the train
8、station. B.At the police station.C.At home. 15.Why did the kids set off the alarm? A.To amuse themselves.B. To report an incident.C.To attract the guards attention. 16. Whom did the man argue with? A. The kids.B.The policeman.C.The guard. 听第 10段材料，回答第 17至 20题。 17. What is the show about? A.Young ent
9、husiastic scientists. B. Experiments done by audience. C.Explanations for some mysteries. 18.What subject is the speaker most looking forward to? A. How to live a colorful life. B.How to eat chocolate properly. C. How to meet the perfect partner. 19.What does the speaker think of the show? A. Its be
10、neficial.B.Its boring.C.Its time-wasting. 20.How long will the show last ? A. 30 minutes.B. 60 minutes.C.90 minutes. 第二部分 阅读理解（共两节，满分 50分） 第一节（共 15小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 37.5分） 阅读下列短文，从每题所给的 A、B、C 和 D 四个选项中选出最佳选项。 A 4 Tamworth Short Story Competition Across the Tamworth area of Staffordshire,children who en
11、joy writing short stories are being encouraged to put their creative imagination to the test. They are being given the chance to enter a competition during these times of self isolation(隔离）。 Tamworth Borough Councils Arts and Events and Assembly Rooms teams have joined forces to look at ways of help
12、ing people entertain their families at home. They have now set a challenge for children living in Tamworth,which is to write a maximum 500-word story using a topic of their choice. However, it must include the name of Tamworth somewhere in the story.Prizes are given to all age groups. The winning st
13、ories are to be recorded by a celebrity and then shared with the local media! Other prizes will include tickets to future shows at Tamworth Assembly Rooms. Adey Ramsel,Theatre,Artistic and Events Manager for the Assembly Rooms, said,Weve been really pleased by the response so far; it seems we have q
14、uite a lot of gifted young authors out there. The competition will run till July 31st,giving everyone plenty of time to prepare their best work.So get writing and discover the hidden author in you today.” Cost:Free Phone:01827709618 Website:www.Tamworthassemblyrooms.co.uk 21.What is the requirement
15、for the story entries? A. They must include at least 500 words. B.They must be submitted before mid-July. C. They must focus on lives of local people. D.They must mention the word Tamworth. 22.Winners of the competition will get A. their stories collected into a set of books B.their stories read by
16、a well-known person C.chances to deliver a speech on local media D.tickets to visit Tamworth Assembly Rooms 5 23. What can be inferred from Adey Ramsel s words? A. Few children signed up for the competition. B.The hidden author would be given a free gift. C.He was content with the high-quality entri
17、es. D.He was forced to entertain people at home. B Did you know that the Chinese built the largest canal in the world? Its length of 1,104 miles easily compares with a route linking New York and Florida. Connecting five river systems and four provinces, it ends at Beijing in the North and Hangzhou i
18、n the south. For this reason, it is officially called the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. In 486 B.C.,the leader of the State of Wu,to transport goods to the northern areas of China,constructed a man-made channel using already existing waterways to link the Yangtze and Huai rivers. It was this channel
19、 that laid the foundation for the future longer Grand Canal. More than 1000 years later,Emperor Yang of Sui Dynasty had the old canals rebuilt and connected to form what we know today as the Grand Canal. Then in 1403,Emperor Yongle of the Ming Dynasty transferred his capital from Nanjing to Beijing.
20、 In order to feed all those moving North, he had to transport grain from the south along the Grand Canal. To restore the Canal,more than 47,000 men were employed. The canal soon became the economic lifeline of the empire. Grain was not the only trade goods transported North on the waterways.Salt was
21、 another, as well as wine and tea. Goods traded from the North included cotton, wool,coal, flour,precious stones, and dried meat. At times, more than 120,000 soldiers and officers were needed to operate the almost 12,000 ships that annually travelled the Grand Canal. With the expansion of the railwa
22、y system in the mid-1800s, the Grand Canal became less and less important to traders. Today,few goods are transported along its waterways.Still, the current South-North Water Transfer Project proves that the Chinese government still sees the Grand Canal important to the welfare of China, The aim of
23、this costly project is to divert huge amounts of water every year from the Yangtze River to the drier regions in the north. 24. What is special about the Grand Canal? A. It can date back to the Sui Dynasty. B. It has a history of less than1,000 years. 6 C.It runs from New York to Florida. D.It is th
24、e longest canal across the world. 25. What can we learn about the function of the Grand Canal? A. It was first constructed to convey officers. B. It was employed for wars by Emperor Yongle. C. It used to transport goods between south and north. D.It is now carrying more goods than the railway system
25、. 26.What does the underlined word “divert” in the last paragraph refer to? A.Transfer. B.Recycle.C.Conserve. D.Clarify. 27. Where is the text most likely from? A.A diary.B.A magazine. C.A novel. D.A biography. C New research indicates that a persons neighborhood may play a large role in influencing
26、 decisions to commute(通勤）by bike.The study,published recently in the Journal of Transport and Land Use, could give city planners new ideas about how to design neighborhoods, streets and bike paths with active commuting in mind, said Yuiin Park, lead author of the study. The study was based on a surv
27、ey of 1, 200 people who commuted to The Ohio State University. About 12.6 percent of those people classified themselves as bicyclists, and about 5.4 percent reported that a bicycle was their main choice of transportation to campus. People.who lived in high-density(高密度） areas were more than twice as
28、likely to commute by bike as people in medium-density areas and more than three times as likely to commute by bike as people in suburban areas. Both bicyclists and non-bicyclists in the survey agreed that bicycling was environmentally friendly,created health benefits and would save money. It indicat
29、es that recognizing the benefits of bicycling is not enough to push non-bicyclists to start commuting on two wheels. However, most bicyclists surveyed said they would commute by bike more frequently if they had access to more bike paths, bike-sharing opportunities and covered parking for their bikes
30、. Non-bicyclists who lived in high-density neighborhoods appeared to be more concerned about safety-both from other vehicles and from crime-when traveling by bike than their friends who commute by bike. Park finally said that the conditional willingness to ride a bicycle to commute gradually decreas
31、es from high-density neighborhoods to low-density, single-family neighborhoods. She also said that if campus, city and regional planners want to increase the percentage of people commuting by bike, they might want to target public investment in protected bike paths and bike parking near downtown and
32、 campus areas. 28. What can we learn about the participants from paragraph 2? 7 A.They live near the Ohio State University. B.Quite a few of them commute by bicycle. C.They are students from the Ohio State University. D.People living downtown are most likely to ride bikes. 29.Non-bicyclists are more
33、 concerned about A. narrow bicycle paths B.potential safety risks C.few sharing chances D. poor parking facilities 30.How can city planners encourage more people to commute by bike? A. By requiring university students to ride bikes. B.By investing more money in purchasing bikes. C.By building safe p
34、aths and parking for cyclists. D.By educating people about the benefits of cycling. 31. What is the text mainly about? A.Campuses should be designed as bike-friendly areas. B.People are supposed to commute downtown by bike. C.Neighborhood may affect peoples commuting choices. D.Commuting by bike mak
35、es neighbourhood more active. D The weather was ideal. There could not have been a more perfect day for a garden party. The gardeners had been up since dawn,cutting the lawns and sweeping them until the grass seemed to shine. As to the roses, you could not help feeling they understood that roses are
36、 the only flowers that impress people at garden parties. Breakfast was not over before the men came to put up the big tent. “Where do you want the tent put, mother? “My dear child, it is no use asking me. Im determined to leave everything to you children this year. Forget I am your mother. Treat me
37、as an honored guest. But Meg could not possibly go and inspect the men. She had washed her hair before breakfast, and sat drinking her coffee with a green towel round her head, and a dark wet curl stuck onto each cheek. Jose,the butterfly,came down in a silk petticoat and a kimono jacket. “You will
38、have to go,Laura,you are the artistic one. 8 Off Laura went, still holding her piece of bread and butter. It is so delicious to have an excuse for eating outside and, besides, she loved having to arrange things; she always felt she. could do it so much better than anybody else. Four men carried pole
39、s covered with rolls of canvas and they had big tool bags on their backs. They looked impressive. Laura wished now that she was not holding that piece of bread and butter,but there was nowhere to put it and she couldnt possibly throw it away. She blushed(脸红） and tried to look severe and even a littl
40、e bit short-sighted as she came up to them. Good morning,she said,copying her mothers voice. But it sounded so awful that she was ashamed, and hesitated, like a little girl, “Oh-erm-have you come -is it about the tent?” “Thats right, miss,” said the tallest of the men, and he moved his tool bag, pus
41、hed back his straw hat and smiled down at her.Thats it.” 32. Who is responsible for the garden party? A.Jose.B.Laura.C. Meg.D.Mother. 33.How did Laura feel when meeting the workmen? A. Frightened. B.Shocked. C.Awkward. D.Confused. 34.Which of the following can best describe Laura? A.Childish and ner
42、vous. B.Artistic and forgetful. C. Determined and serious. D.Dependent and honest. 35.Which is the best title for the text? A. The tent to build. B. The men at work. C.The party to come. D.The gardeners on duty. 第二节（共 5 小题；每小题 2.5分，满分 12.5分） 阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。选项中有两项为多余选 项。 36 Involving yo
43、urself in an activity that makes you breathe a little more heavily will improve the development of your heart and lungs and help them work more effectively and efficiently. Another benefit of exercise is that it will improve your bodys immune system, making you better prepared to fight off infection
44、. 9 Every.sport has its own specific health benefits. 37 It improves flexibility, balance and muscle strength. Of course, its also a great way to cool down on a hot day! Sport, as well as being a physical activity, has a mental aspect too. 38 Sport builds character and promotes the development of a
45、number of qualities that are essential for a successful and fulfilling time. Firstly,sport requires self-discipline, as you have to set goals, make plans and keep going even without immediate rewards. Secondly, sport will encourage you to maintain a positive and balanced outlook. Everyone has their
46、ups and downs. Participating in competitive sport help you better understand winning and losing. 39 It will show you that you often need to rely on others for your success and that you also have a responsibility to contribute to the success of others. The world of sport is full of exciting opportuni
47、ties where you can discover who you really are. 40 A. Its time to put on your sports shoes and go play! B. It can also help you maintain a healthy body weight. C. It can help define who you are and who you can become. D. Finally, sport will help you understand the importance of teamwork. E. Regular
48、exercise contributes to the development of your muscles and joints. F. Sport will not only make you feel energetic, but also improve your overall health. G. Swimming,for example, is an excellent activity as it provides a full-body workout. 第三部分 语言运用（共三节，满分 30分） 第一节（共 15小题；每小题 1 分，满分 15分） 阅读下面短文，从每题所
49、给的 A、B、C、D 四个选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。 Considerate giving requires no special talent, nor large amounts of money. It involves the heart and head acting together to achieve the 41 means of expressing our feelings. As Emerson 42,The only gift is a part of yourself.” One man I know is planning an 43 present for his wife. When I saw him coming out of a dancing studio, he explained,I got tired of hearing my wife 44 about my poor dancing.My dancing well is going to be a lasting birthday present for her. An elderly lady on an Iowa farm,wept with delight when her son in New York had a telephone 45 i
